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Ruqyah - The Exorcism
This is a true story that happened mid-2012: Mahisa (Evan Sanders) wants to help a movie star named Asha (Celine Evangelista) who feel annoyed by the spirits. Due to too many strange incidents he sees, Mahisa is convinced that Asha is possessed by a supernatural being. After consulting with the famous ustad, he tries to do ruqyah (exorcism) to clean Asha. It turns out that what possesses Asha is not easy to be released, even attacking Mahisa. What possesses Asha is meant to be "charmer" to be liked by many people. Mahisa is also attracted to Asha.
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Plot Summary
A young couple seeking a peaceful life in a new apartment soon finds themselves terrorized by a malevolent entity. The apartment is believed to be haunted by a Jinn, and the couple enlists the help of a spiritual healer to perform Ruqyah, an Islamic form of exorcism. As the ritual progresses, dark secrets about the apartment's past and the entity's origins are revealed, escalating the terrifying supernatural conflict.
Critical Reception
Ruqyah - The Exorcism received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt to explore supernatural horror within an Islamic context and its atmospheric tension, many found the execution to be derivative and lacking in genuine scares. The film struggled with pacing issues and a predictable narrative, failing to fully capitalize on its unique premise.
What Reviewers Say
Attempts a unique approach to exorcism horror with Islamic themes but falters in execution.
Suffers from a slow pace and predictable plot, diminishing its potential impact.
Visuals and atmosphere are occasionally effective, but not enough to overcome narrative weaknesses.
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Fun Fact
The film draws heavily on Islamic folklore and beliefs regarding Jinn, aiming to provide a culturally specific horror experience.
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